Java 7 Update 7

What is Java 7 Update 7? (from Oracle)

This releases brings in key security features and bug fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 7 users upgrade to this release. JavaFX 2.2.4 is now bundled with the JDK on Windows, Mac and Linux x86/x64.

Overview

Java 7 Update 7 is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 78 files and is usually about 128.37 KB (131,452 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 46% of users of Java 7 Update 7 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program details

URL: java.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83217007FF}

(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)

Estimated size: 128.37 KB

Files installed by Java 7 Update 7

Program executable:

javaws.exe

Name:

Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U7

Java(TM) Web Start Launcher

Path:

C:\Program Files\java\jre7\bin\javaws.exe

MD5:

babcb7bf8c7210a666546a8b34f7bc54

Additional files:

jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows

JavaAccessBridge.dll

JavaAccessBridge-32.dll

JAWTAccessBridge.dll

JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll

awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U7 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)

axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)

dcpr.dll

deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library

dt_shmem.dll

dt_socket.dll

fontmanager.dll

hprof.dll

instrument.dll

j2pcsc.dll

j2pkcs11.dll

jaas_nt.dll

java.dll

java.exe

java_crw_demo.dll

javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel

java-rmi.exe

javaw.exe

jawt.dll

JdbcOdbc.dll

jdwp.dll

jfr.dll

jli.dll

jp2iexp.dll

jp2launcher.exe

jp2native.dll

jp2ssv.dll

jpeg.dll

jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service

keytool.exe

kinit.exe

klist.exe

ktab.exe

orbd.exe

pack200.exe

policytool.exe

rmid.exe

rmiregistry.exe

servertool.exe

ssvagent.exe

tnameserv.exe

unpack200.exe

installer.dll - Installer

Behaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO

jp2ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' with the class of {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}.

Internet Explorer Extension

jp2iexp.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}.

Service

jqs.exe runs as a service named 'JavaQuickStarterService'.

Startup File (User Run)

javaw.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'update' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe" -jar "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\update.jar".

2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs

javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe'.

java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\java.exe'.

Or, you can uninstall Java 7 Update 7 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.

On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:

Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall a Program.

Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.

When you find the program Java 7 Update 7, click it, and then do one of the following:

Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.

Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).

Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Java 7 Update 7.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 7 Update 7 you can restore them to their previous default settings.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.

Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.

The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

Mozilla Firefox

At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.

To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.

When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

Google Chrome

Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.

Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.

When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.